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Pseudomonas paucimobilis bacteremia

P M Southern, A E Kutscher

    Journal of Clinical Microbiology
    |June 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Pseudomonas paucimobilis, a bacterium, caused a rare hospital-associated bloodstream infection in a patient with vascular disease. Environmental contamination was identified as the likely source of this fourth reported P. paucimobilis infection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Clinical Bacteriology

    Background:

    • Occlusive vascular disease of the lower extremities creates a susceptible host for infections.
    • Hospital-associated infections (HAIs) pose significant risks, particularly in immunocompromised or debilitated patients.
    • Pseudomonas paucimobilis is an opportunistic pathogen with rare reported human infections.

    Observation:

    • A case of Pseudomonas paucimobilis bloodstream infection is reported in a patient post-surgery for lower extremity occlusive vascular disease.
    • The infection was suspected to be hospital-acquired, originating from the patient's environment.
    • An environmental source for the P. paucimobilis isolate was successfully identified.

    Findings:

    • The P. paucimobilis isolate demonstrated in vitro susceptibility to carbenicillin, chloramphenicol, tetracycline, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.

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  • Moderate susceptibility was observed with amikacin and ampicillin.
  • This case marks the fourth documented instance of human infection attributed to Pseudomonas paucimobilis.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the potential for Pseudomonas paucimobilis to cause opportunistic infections in susceptible patients within healthcare settings.
    • Emphasizes the importance of environmental surveillance and control measures to prevent hospital-associated infections.
    • Contributes to the understanding of P. paucimobilis epidemiology and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns.